hunker down

Example Sentences

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It has struck hard at the group’s strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs, saying it has sent militants scrambling for new spots to hunker down and direct the fighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Financially, the sudden volatility made investors hunker down and reduce their debts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Determined to survive, Iran might initially hunker down or seek to draw out any conflict.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

As residents hunker down, social media users are finding humour in their shelved weekend plans.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Most of the squad hunker down in their sleeping bags.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins